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I am so confused about what I should eat!  I wish I could cook.  I feel bloated and heavy after eating.   I need more energy.   I crash in the afternoons.  I have some… um… digestive issues.  My relationship with sugar is NOT healthy!  Why can't I stick to a diet? I want better skin. I’m a junk-food vegetarian. I get terrible PMS.  I know I could save money if I bought groceries.  I catch every cold that comes through town. What am I supposed to eat?  I’ve got thyroid issues.  I eat like crap. I can’t even go outside in the springtime because of my allergies.  I can’t even boil water. I’m always tired.  I'm always hungry. I'm diabetic. I think I have a food allergy. I feel toxic.

What should I eat??? 

Are you confused about what to eat? We take classes and pass tests to learn to operate a car, but no one teaches us to operate our own body, or to navigate the many dietary theories out there. As your Health Counselor, I train you to be a detective: to find the foods and lifestyle choices that nurture and energize your unique physical self.

"Choosing to work with you was one of the best decisions of my life. With your skillful guidance, I've learned how to manage my food allergies, and accomplish my lifelong goal of writing for a living. You're truly an inspiration, Tricia. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."— Deidre King, MA; Lifestyle Fitness Coach and Writer

Why "Holistic"? Food is much more than just calories and nutrients. There are two kinds of food: Primary Food and Secondary Food. Food is Secondary Food. Primary Food is all the things that make life rich: career, creativity, relationships, spiritual practice, physical activity, and self-nurturing. In this culture, we often use food as a replacement for one or more of these Primary Foods. This is one reason that diets don't work: it is not a simple matter of cutting down on chocolate chip cookies, if those cookies happen to represent comfort and safety to you. I call myself Holistic because our work together encompasses all aspects of your life – finding true balance with Primary and Secondary Foods.

“I have gone from being Microwave Queen to cooking most of my meals- a miracle in my book. I have a much clearer sense of how what I put in my body affects my energy levels and in working with Tricia I was able to get through 4 shows in a row without illness or exhaustion.  I would recommend everyone I know to the program as it is so personally tailored- everyone can benefit from living a happier, healthier life. “ -- Kathleen Coons, Actress/Massage Therapist, Washington, DC

Are you ready to take action? I invite you to a free initial consultation to discuss your health concerns and goals, and what you have always imagined for your life. This free 30-minute session is a great way for you to learn how health counseling can improve your life, to get a feel for how I work with clients and to see if we are a good match.

"Tricia's program has had a more lasting impact than any other workshop, seminar or event I've attended: I consider her guidance with literally every meal. No other workshop has so affected my daily life, three and four times a day."
Eileen Daly

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